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In the SCD VeinSickle Cell Rescue

Become a Red Blood Cell Hero. Carry oxygen through the bloodstream, dodge the triggers that spark a pain crisis, bust the myths — and earn your Blood Flow Champion badge. A game that teaches what Sickle Cell Disease really is.

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Coach Lucy Dr. Rob Hosted by Coach Lucy & Dr. Rob on the Force for Health® Network — and by Coach Carla on the 360° SCD Hub.

Why we built this

Six learning goals, wrapped inside an arcade game kids actually want to replay.

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What SCD is

Teach what Sickle Cell Disease is, in a way that feels like play — not a science class.

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Why blood flow matters

Show how round, flexible cells keep oxygen moving everywhere it's needed.

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What triggers a crisis

Cold, dehydration, stress, and fatigue — learned by dodging them in the vein.

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How it's inherited

AA, AS, SS — explained simply, with the clear message: it is not contagious.

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Build empathy

Help every player understand how families live with this condition each day.

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A reason to come back

Coins, badges, and Sickle Sense checks reward learning and keep players returning.

What's inside

Every play-through pairs arcade action with real Sickle Cell facts and rewards.

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6 playable levelsFrom Healthy Flow to Myth Busters — each one teaches one big idea.
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Sickle Sense checksA quick knowledge question after each level locks in the learning.
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Coins & badgesLEARN / LIVE / SHARE It + Sickle Sense Coins, all the way to Blood Flow Champion.
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Reward pop-upsHydration shields, community power-ups, and supercharged celebrations.
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Plays anywhereTouch, mouse, keyboard, and D-pad — mobile-first, full-screen ready.
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Community heroesSCFA, the Red Cross, Beads of Courage, and Force for Health® power-ups.

The journey — 6 levels

Each level is one concept. Clear it, pass the Sickle Sense check, move deeper into the vein.

Healthy Flow

Round, flexible cells glide smoothly. Collect oxygen and water.

The Trait Challenge

AA, AS, SS — how it's inherited, and why it's never contagious.

Cold Front

Cold can trigger sickling. Dodge the cold fronts to keep flowing.

Dehydration Danger

Hydration keeps blood moving. Grab water before vessels narrow.

Pain Crisis

Sickled cells block the vessel. Restore circulation with support.

Myth Busters

Clear the myths, open the vessels, earn the Blood Flow Champion badge.

For your group

One game, many doors in.

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Students & Families

Learn what Sickle Cell really is — and play together.

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Educators

A standards-friendly, screen-time-worthy health lesson.

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Banner Nurses & CHWs

A shareable teaching tool for awareness and family education.

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Foundation Supporters

See the mission in action and help us reach more families.

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Ready, hero?

Jump inside the vein, carry the oxygen, and earn your badge. No sign-up needed to try it.

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